rule out

• rule out

rule out

Verb

make impossible, especially beforehand

Synonyms:

• preclude
• rule out
• close out

Verb

include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules

Synonyms:

• rule out
• rule in

Verb

dismiss from consideration or a contest; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"

Synonyms:

• rule out
• eliminate
• winnow out
• reject